Myland - No Man's Land (AOR)
AOR album of the year? There is a contender right here.
Out of nowhere this Italian (yes, Italian) band has swept me away in a blissful wave of swirling keyboards and massive choruses. Songs like "Age of my dreams", "Anytime", "(Someday) Love leaves you lonely" and "The wind of late September" are all instant saccharine delights. Only the vocalist took a little while to digest. Another month will show if the album has the strength to keep up its huge initial impression. Surprise of the month for sure.
 
Saviour Machine - Legend Part I - Signature Edition
The new arrangements are quite interesting, but it is a real shame there wasn't room for Legend I:I and The Lamb. Can't wait for the downloadable version to appear.
 
Jon Oliva's Pain - Global Warning (Heavy Metal)
The occasionally distorted vocals are a shame but besides this several songs stand out and make for a varied and entertaining experience. "Firefly" still gives me shivers and the combination of "O To G" followed by "Walk upon the Water" is another highlight. Review is coming.
 
Stan Bush - Stan Bush & Barrage (Rock)
A slice of 80'ies melodic rock heaven. I was lucky enough to get hold of the Collectors edition with 8 great bonus tracks. If you find this gem snatch it up at once. Thanks for the hint Mads!
 
Stan Bush - The Child Within (Rock)
Emotional and tender, this is one absolutely wonderful album when you are in that mood.
 
Skid Row - Skid Row (Hard Rock)
Another older discovery. Infectious and highly energized.
 
Whitesnake - The Silver Anniversary Collection (Hard Rock)
Gearing up for the Sweden Rock Festival with this collection. Great stuff all around!
 
Lord Bane - Age of Elegance (Progressive)
One of a kind.
 
Payne's Gray - Kadath Decoded (Progressive Metal)
Another one of a kind album.
 
Warrel Dane - Praises to the war machine (Heavy Metal)
Great album! A must for the more relaxed Nevermore fan.
 
Firewind - The Premonition (Heavy/Power Metal)
A stone solid disc that still holds up.
 
Quizz My Ass (PC Game)
This Hard Rock and Heavy Metal PC Quiz Game was tested over the course of a two day party and didn't quite bring the house down. Presentation-wise things are a bit dodgy with limited graphics and not a whole lot of settings to try out. The main game mode has up to 6 players competing in several rounds of increasingly difficult questions. 4 different categories; Hard, Heavy, Extreme and Alternative. One wrong answer means that you are out for good. It would have been nice to have a point system where you were able to catch up again after a wrong answer. High points for the concept of a Heavy Metal PC Game but it could have been so much more. Fun for a short while, but overall a disappointment.
 
Dragonlance - Dragons of Autumn Twilight ("Animated" Movie)
I'm only writing about this here as a warning to any fans of the books who might be tempted to check it out. Don't! They apparently only had the budget to render every fifth frame. This is the worst and most embarrassing movie adaption I have ever seen. They completely messed it up.
NP: Iron Maiden - Losfer Words
 
 
CD purchases of the month
Saviour Machine - Legend Part I - Signature Edition

Written by Steen
Tuesday, April 15, 2008